Aug 19, 2026
New I-5 lanes open, Crunch Fitness arrives, and more
After storm delays, the widened I-5 southbound lanes in south Salem are now open to traffic. Drivers should familiarize themselves with the new config…
Aug 18, 2026
Your Monday: New I-5 Lanes, Health Merger & Gym Opening
After what feels like forever, drivers finally have new southbound lanes on I-5 to cruise. Here's what you need to know about navigating the fresh pav…
Aug 17, 2026
Salem Health merger, Fashion Week, and your Monday brief
Local style takes center stage as Salem Fashion Week kicks off with weeklong sales leading up to the main event this Sunday. It's a chance to see home…
Aug 16, 2026
Marion County Fair, merger news & students speak up
The $61-million merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital is set to close by the end of this month. The deal will expand healthcare options for…
Aug 15, 2026
Your weekend plans: music fest, car show & Marion Fair
The $61-million deal between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital is set to close by the end of August. The merger has been in the works and will expand …
Aug 14, 2026
Your Weekend in Salem: Fair Fun & Rooftop Yoga
The Marion County Fair is back, bringing summer fun to the fairgrounds. Plus, catch a special America's 250th concert celebration and get in the holid…
Aug 13, 2026
Pentacle's 2027 lineup, fair fun, and wildfire heroes home
This week brings a tribute music festival, a free car show for vintage vehicle enthusiasts, and an archeology workshop for curious minds. Whether you'…
Aug 12, 2026
Your Tuesday in Salem: New pasta spot, tribute fest & more
Fresh pasta has officially arrived in downtown Salem. Sarina's Italian Kitchen opened today, bringing homemade Italian fare to the heart of the city. …
Aug 11, 2026
Cocktails in a cell & West Salem's big housing plans
A proposed subdivision in west Salem is making waves with plans for nearly 1,000 housing units. It's one of the larger residential developments on the…
Aug 10, 2026
Cocktails in a Jail Cell & That Data Center Showdown
Got a craving for Italian? Salem's downtown dining scene just got a delicious new addition. Sarina's Italian Kitchen officially opened today, giving l…
Aug 9, 2026
Guillotines, near-drownings, and a beetle invasion
Company representatives left a public hearing about the proposed Verrus data center after residents brought a guillotine to express opposition. The dr…
Aug 8, 2026
Merger approved, beetle alert, and a west Salem boom
The Oregon Department of Justice has approved the merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital. Lawmakers, doctors, and local businesses showed st…
Aug 7, 2026
Beetles, heat, and a city archaeologist's hidden work
The Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Salem for the first time, posing a serious threat to thousands of ash trees across the city. This wood-bor…
Aug 6, 2026
Data center moratorium, smoke blankets Salem, & more
City Council passed a moratorium on new data centers after concerns about water use—one proposed facility was designed to gulp up to 3 million gallons…
Aug 5, 2026
Smoke clears council chambers, data centers on hold
Salem's dealing with a double whammy this week: smoky skies from Oregon wildfires and temperatures approaching 100 degrees. Air quality advisories are…
Aug 4, 2026
Data center drama, smoky skies & school closures ahead
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the state to halt the land sale for a proposed data center campus in Salem. The move comes after the City Council passed a mor…
Aug 3, 2026
Schools closing, hospitals merging, and data drama
State health officials granted emergency approval for Salem Health to merge with struggling Santiam Hospital in Stayton. The move, called 'urgently ne…
Aug 2, 2026
Hospital merger approved, data center blocked, schools closing
State health leaders granted emergency approval for Salem Health to acquire struggling Santiam Hospital in Stayton. The merger, deemed 'urgently neede…
Aug 1, 2026
Data center blocked, school closures loom, and weekend fun
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered Oregon to withdraw from selling 32 acres of state land at Mill Creek Corporate Center for a proposed data center. The decision…
Jul 29, 2026
Data center debate heats up & summer fun arrives downtown
After fierce public testimony, Salem's city council voted early Wednesday to explore banning non-disclosure agreements with data center companies. The…
Jul 8, 2026
Candlelight concerts, franchise fair & local deals
Get ready for an intimate evening of live music at The Spinning Room. The popular Candlelight concert series brings its '90s Unplugged show to Salem, …
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